Manchester United's new midfielder who has been brought in this summer is currently up in the air, with the latest reports that Crystal Palace ·star Adam Wharton has sparked interest from the Red Devils. It is uncertain whether there will be a top-class midfielder target this summer, after the once-rumoured red-hot Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Ugarte has cooled down.

Walton came through Blackburn's academy system, making his debut in August 2022 and going on to make 51 appearances for the club, contributing four goals and five assists. The left-footed midfielder, who usually plays as a number six or eight, has caught the attention of the Premier League with his performances at Blackburn. In January, Crystal Palace won the race to sign him in the winter transfer window for an initial price of £18 million, with the transfer fee likely to rise to £22 million via add-ons.

The 20-year-old has made just 16 appearances for Crystal Palace but quickly established himself in the Premier League and was even called up to Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024. However, he did not play a minute in Germany, but that did not prevent him from having a bright future.

United are said to have identified Wharton as one of the candidates for midfield signings, with Sir Jim · Ratcliffe, a traditional United Kingdom who has always favoured homegrown English players. Therefore, the midfield combination of Wharton and Kobe · Meno will make him look forward to it very much.

It is worth mentioning that Wharton is also a good friend of Manchester United's rising star Meno, who has been working together since England's under-19 national team. During his time with England this summer, Meno said: "Everyone here is so united, but I'm very close to Cole · Palmer and obviously Wharton, he's also a newcomer to the squad."

Manchester United believe Walton has a bright future ahead and want to help him develop into an elite superstar. Wharton has replaced Portugal's 19-year-old golden boy Joao · Neves, and Manchester United made a £50 million (€60 million) offer for Benfica, which was rejected.

Benfica asked for £100 million, with PSG currently the highest bidder of £63 million (€75 million). Although the offer from Grand Paris has not yet met Benfica's requirements, they are considered ahead of Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for the iron waist.

If Manchester United want to get Walton, they will have to pay at least £50 million for a transfer fee, and maybe even £60 million, otherwise Crystal Palace are unlikely to choose to sell him when they get him for half a year. Bayern Munich have already signed Olise for £60 million and Crystal Palace boss Oliver · Glasner does not want to lose any key players.

In addition to Manchester United, Real Madrid and Manchester City are also keeping an eye on Wharton's development, but he has five years left on his contract, and the United Kingdom Daily Mirror says his preferred plan this summer is to stay at Crystal Palace to continue his development. "If you had asked me five months ago, I probably wouldn't have imagined where I am now." "Time flies, and maybe I haven't quite gotten used to it. For the last five or six months, I've just been at ease with what comes my way and enjoying every moment."

Regarding his rumours and future, he said: "It's unbelievable, I've been playing football all my life, so that's how I see it. I'm here to play football and that's why I joined Crystal Palace. I just focus on football, on football and everything around it, and leave the rest behind. I know that if I can perform at my best, then I'll be fine. I just focus on football and don't think too much."